Haris Rauf takes five wickets as Pakistan thrash Afghanistan in opening ODI
Fast-bowler Haris Rauf took five wickets as Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan by 142-runs in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Tuesday.
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Bangladesh Fast Bowler Ebadot Hossain Ruled Out Of Asia Cup
Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with an injury and has been replaced with an uncapped pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Bangladesh had announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 10 days ago, naming Shakib Al Hasan as the new captain. Ebdaot, who was a part of the initial squad, sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Bangladesh's ODI series against Afghanistan last month. After the assessment, it was found out that the right-armer will need at least six weeks of rehabilitation and with the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup less than two months away, the BCB do not want to risk aggravating Ebadot's injury.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Live Score: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Depart As Pakistan Go 2 Down Early vs Afghanistan
AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI Live: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Hambantota. Mohammad Nawaz misses out for Pakistan as Usama Mir gets the nod ahead in the playing XI. For Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad returns to the side. This is the first bilateral series between the two teams and comes as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup tournaments. The remaining two matches are in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday. (Live Scorecard)
Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam Sends Strong Message To Teammates Ahead Of Busy Schedule
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent a strong message to his team as they go into a crucial set of matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup. Pakistan will take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka from August 22 and the Asia Cup will be following in a matter of days. Babar had a simple, yet strong message, for his team ahead of the busy schedule. "My message has always been to believe in yourself and make sure that you give your hundred per cent in the field", read a post on the official X handle of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
On Picking Tilak Varma For Asia Cup 2023, BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Says This
The Indian cricket team selectors have put their trust on young batter Tilak Varma by selecting the southpaw for the upcoming Asia Cup, starting August 30. It is worth noting that a total of four players -- Tilak, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar and Rinku Singh -- made their India debut recently. Among them, only Tilak is the player who has got a place in the 17-member Indian team, including reserve Sanju Samson, for the continental event that will be jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar has revealed the reason behind the selection panel's picking of Tilak.
2023 Saudi Open Fencing Championship winners crowned in Dammam
LONDON: More than 200 fencers from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries competed in the Saudi Open Fencing Championship at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sport City in Dammam over the weekend.
Riyadh begins preparations for 2023 World Combat Games
RIYADH: The organizing committee of the World Combat Games in Riyadh is preparing to host the event for the first time in the Middle East.
"Team Is Hungry...": Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Declares Ahead Of Asia Cup
Exuding confidence, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Monday said the team's players are driven by a strong "hunger" for success as they set their sights on clinching the coveted Asia Cup and World Cup titles. Fresh from their 4-1 home series win over New Zealand, Pakistan are currently in pursuit of the top spot in ODI rankings. They may very well dethrone Australia as the world's No 1 side with a 3-0 whitewash over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup build-up series beginning in Sri Lanka on Tuesday.